Police Investigate Serious Assault

On March 23, 2005, Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) received a complaint of an assault that took place over several days at a residence on Yellowquil Trail west in Long Plain First Nation.

The investigation revealed that over a course of several days an adult female and a youth female were held against their will and assaulted. As a result, Police arrested one male and executed a search warrant at a residence on Yellowquil Trail. Police seized approximately 9 grams of suspected meth, cash and numerous imitation firearms.

The 37-year-old male from Long Plain First Nation has been charged and held in custody on the following charges:



·      Pointing a firearm

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Assault

·      Discharge air gun or air pistol with intent to wound

·      Forcible Confinement

·      Uttering threats against a person

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x2

·      Weapons possession contrary to order x2

·      Possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal to $5000

·      Possession for the purpose of Trafficking – namely, Methamphetamine

This incident was an Intimate Partner Violence incident, the accused will not be named to protect the identity of the victim.

If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to get in touch with MFNPS Long Plain First Nation Detachment at 204-252-4480 or MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and monitored regularly.